Lead Software Engineer, Packet Forwarding
Arista Networks2 months ago
Responsibilities
- Interface with customers and product management to define packet forwarding features and solutions.
- Architect, design, and manage development of packet forwarding features.
- Develop and maintain features using C, C++, and Python.
- Design data structures and algorithms for efficient, scalable packet forwarding state.
- Build automated tests and test infrastructure.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and improve software scalability and performance.
- Analyze customer-network and system-test problems and provide fixes.
- Provide technical leadership across features, projects, and tools.
- Own projects from definition through deployment and customer interactions.
- Mentor new and junior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering plus 6 years of experience; alternatively, a master’s degree plus 4 years, a Ph.D. plus 3 years, or equivalent work experience.
- Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python.
- Knowledge of UNIX or Linux.
- Experience working with packet forwarding chips and pipelines.
- Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems.
- Ability to apply software engineering principles and independently design and implement features.
- Strong problem-solving, software troubleshooting, communication, and technical leadership skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a small team environment.
Benefits
- Supportive, growth-oriented engineering culture with opportunities for increased responsibility and expanded expertise.
- Equal opportunity employer with confidential handling of applicant information.
About Arista Networks
Arista Networks builds cloud networking hardware and software for large data centers, campus networks, and WAN routing. Its portfolio centers on EOS, a Linux-based network operating system, CloudVision management, and Ethernet switches used by cloud providers and enterprises; revenue comes from product sales plus subscriptions and support. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Santa Clara, it is a public company on the NYSE (ticker: ANET).